7 firefighter training drills not found in books

Firefighters, Have You Ever been burned??? Each year we talk to firefighters and fire departments who fail to understand how their P.P.E works. And in addition to this, we learn of tragic incidents where firefighters have been burned during TRAINING! When we read the reports, we find important details such as: * Instructors staying in the fire environment too long and not coming out of their gear often. * Instructors actually entering the burn room before extinguishment. * Instructors taking dir

Firefighter Burn Injuries: "According to the NFPA, over 7,500 firefighters were injured (burned) during training related activities in the Unites States in 2013. This statement leads one to think, if firefighters are being burned in training, how does that translate to the actual fireground. What tactics or techniques are being demonstrated in fire training that could lead to injuries or death? The most common problem that we see is the failure to adequately cool the environment. Firefighters ha

Most people train for the academy the wrong way. They lift random weights, run a little, and hope for the best. These four exercises build the exact strength and conditioning you need for the fire academy: Stairs – This builds your legs and lungs for ladders, hose stretches, and search work. If you can’t climb under stress, you won’t last long. Weighted runs – This teaches your body how to move with gear on. The academy will test your speed and your grit. This gets you ready for both. Burpees –

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